Difference between revisions of "Microsoft Train Simulator"
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atari|Re-releases}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft|Re-releases}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Bird's-eye view}} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Vehicle Simulator}} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Train}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic}} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
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|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
− | |official site= | + | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20040610014042/http://www.microsoft.com/games/trainsimulator/ |
− | |hltb = | + | |hltb = 10600 |
− | |igdb = | + | |igdb = microsoft-train-simulator |
|mobygames = microsoft-train-simulator | |mobygames = microsoft-train-simulator | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |lutris = microsoft-train-simulator | ||
|wikipedia = Microsoft Train Simulator | |wikipedia = Microsoft Train Simulator | ||
− | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 1404 |
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SafeDisc}} | + | {{Availability/row| retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|1}} on disc 2 only. Released on 2 CDs. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
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===Version 1.2 Patch=== | ===Version 1.2 Patch=== | ||
{{ii}} [http://msts.banal.net/updates.html Patch 1.2] (Download the correct version for your language) | {{ii}} [http://msts.banal.net/updates.html Patch 1.2] (Download the correct version for your language) | ||
+ | {{ii}} PCGamingWiki mirror for the English version available [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2237-train_update1exe/ here] | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = hackable |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= By default, only 4:3 aspect ratios are available in the video options menu. Train cabs are 2D sprites designed for 4:3 resolutions, and will distort through stretching on any other aspect ratio. | + | |widescreen resolution notes= By default, only 4:3 aspect ratios are available in the video options menu. Train cabs are 2D sprites designed for 4:3 resolutions, and will distort through stretching on any other aspect ratio. Main menu is always 800x600. |
|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
− | |60 fps notes = Show FPS while in-game by pressing Shift+Z | + | |60 fps notes = Show FPS while in-game by pressing {{key|Shift}}+{{key|Z}} |
|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |ray tracing = | + | |ray tracing = false |
|ray tracing notes = | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
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{{Image|Microsoft Train Simulator - Input options.png|Input settings.}} | {{Image|Microsoft Train Simulator - Input options.png|Input settings.}} | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
− | |key remap = | + | |key remap = limited |
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Locomotive controls only. |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
|mouse sensitivity = false | |mouse sensitivity = false | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
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|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |controller support = limited |
− | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = Only supports RailDriver controller. |
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Game does not start when using AMD/ATI video graphics cards on Windows 8 and later=== | ===Game does not start when using AMD/ATI video graphics cards on Windows 8 and later=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use jackfuste's "MSTS_AMD_BUGFIX.EXE" to create a patched version of an ATI .DLL file <ref>https://www.trainsim.com/vbts/showthread.php?322502-Will-Windows-10-support-AMD-graphic-card-in-MSTS/page2</ref>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2236-msts_amd_bugfixexe/ jackfuste's "MSTS_AMD_BUGFIX.EXE"] to create a patched version of an ATI .DLL file<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20210519040526/https://www.trainsim.com/vbts/showthread.php?322502-Will-Windows-10-support-AMD-graphic-card-in-MSTS/page2/page2</ref>|fix= |
# Install the game as normal. | # Install the game as normal. | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 7.0a |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = |
Latest revision as of 00:32, 13 March 2024
Developers | |
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Kuju Entertainment | |
ACES Game Studio | |
Publishers | |
Microsoft | |
Re-releases | Atari |
Re-releases | Ubisoft |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 2001 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Perspectives | First-person, Bird's-eye view |
Genres | Vehicle simulator |
Vehicles | Train |
Art styles | Realistic |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Microsoft Train Simulator is a singleplayer first-person and bird's-eye view vehicle simulator game.
Key points
- Small but dedicated community with large amounts of custom routes, trains, other types of mods, and editing tools available
Availability
Essential improvements
Version 1.2 Patch
- Patch 1.2 (Download the correct version for your language)
- PCGamingWiki mirror for the English version available here
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\[Route]\*.sav[Note 2] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | By default, only 4:3 aspect ratios are available in the video options menu. Train cabs are 2D sprites designed for 4:3 resolutions, and will distort through stretching on any other aspect ratio. Main menu is always 800x600. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Each individual camera view FOV must be configured by editing [GAME INSTALL FOLDER]\GLOBAL\camcfg.dat |
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Windowed | Run with the command line parameters -vm:w or -vm:w,[width],[height],[color bit depth] by adding them to the target of a shortcut to train.exe |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Run with the command line parameter /anisotropic by adding them to the target of a shortcut to train.exe |
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Anti-aliasing (AA) | FSAA - Enable by running with the command line parameter /fsaa by adding them to the target of a shortcut to train.exe . |
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Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | Show FPS while in-game by pressing ⇧ Shift+Z | ||
120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Ray tracing (RT) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Locomotive controls only. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Only supports RailDriver controller. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Master, train, and ambient volume sliders available | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | For tutorials only. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Enabled by default |
Issues fixed
Game does not start when using AMD/ATI video graphics cards on Windows 8 and later
Use jackfuste's "MSTS_AMD_BUGFIX.EXE" to create a patched version of an ATI .DLL file[3] |
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Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 7 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
- No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98, ME, 2000 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 266 MHz | Intel Pentium II 350 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 500 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 3D video hardware acceleration 4 MB of VRAM | |
Other | 4x or higher speed CD-ROM Drive |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20210519040526/https://www.trainsim.com/vbts/showthread.php?322502-Will-Windows-10-support-AMD-graphic-card-in-MSTS/page2/page2